I have written before about running and hiking at altitude. The key factor to remember about altitude, is that it takes quite a while for your body…

The expression 'like a kid in a candy store' came to mind today, when I visited the REI flagship store in Denver. This expression basically describes situations,…

I find travel days to be quite stressful. They often begin very early, and it is hard to relax until you are settled at your destination. Today…

It has been almost a week, since I have run on anything but city streets, so it was great to get back on the trails this evening.…

With an ultramarathon on the horizon, I need to increase my weekly run mileage.  The key however, is how quickly can I ramp it up? The general…

Continuing a training program, and finding time to work out while traveling, can be quite a challenge.  On my current trip, I don't have a bike with…

There really is no better way of discovering a new city, than on foot.  You can really get a feel for a place by moving slowly through…

When I wrote my daily blog post last night, I fully expected to do a workout on the bike trainer today. When I went outside early this…

I will be traveling out of town for a while, starting later this week, and will not be taking my bike with me.  As a result of…

At least once a year, I write a blog post about running in the heat. My run this evening was a hot one, and as expected, my…